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Josh hugs his little brother, Tanny. This image was taken a few days after the UK government eased lockdown restrictions.
Hayleigh Longman
A resident sits in his room with his feet up to avoid floodwater. His neighbourhood in Nigeria suffers annual flooding as sea levels rise due to climate change.
Nyancho NwaNri / Wellcome Photography Prize 2020
Two researchers carry out research at the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford.
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Soap and water dispensers have been installed across Mexico City to encourage passers-by to wash their hands and listen to information about how to prevent contracting Covid-19.
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A compelling series on trans women in Indonesia, finding ways to navigate the pandemic when their rights are restricted, and an intense self-portrait that shows a moment of peace and creativity amid the disarray of depression are the winners of the Wellcome Photography Prize 2021.
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